Personal stories
The human connection
A lively young girl with Rett syndrome connects a local family with The Jackson Laboratory's ongoing efforts to improve autism research.
Racing time
Duchenne muscular dystrophy has no cure. Yet. An amazing family is working with the Laboratory to change that.
Farmer George
George Miller deals with ALS as researchers at The Jackson Laboratory lead the drive to discover new therapies.
Climbing for Silas
A toddler's devastating disease, SMARD, spurs a Maine boy to use his own legs and lungs to help those who can't.
Take a deep breath
Dr. Stephen Murray seeks to improve cystic fibrosis research around the world, but his passion for the work starts at home.
Drop by drop
Katelyn Denbow lives with Alström syndrome, a rare genetic disease. Day after day, a team at The Jackson Laboratory works toward a cure.